Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

WHEN: October 5th-7thWHERE: San FranciscoTOP ACTS: TBA

This free festival has had plenty of memorable once-in-a-lifetime moments. Legends like the late Doc Watson, Earle Scruggs, Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson have all brought their best picking to the Bay in recent years – along with younger acts like Bright Eyes.

PRO TIP: Doors open at 10 a.m., and since the festival is free, showing up early is key.